YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Children Services sent out an alert Thursday, stating that the agency is being impacted by "telephone issues."

Mahoning County Children Services recommends that anyone having trouble contacting the agency contact Help Network at 330-747-2696 or local law enforcement if there is an emergency.

An estimated restoration time is not given in the alert.

The agency, according to its "About" section on its website , is a partnership with the community, aiming to protect children while preserving families.

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